Abraham ‘Abe’ Waruch, 95, of Kerhonkson

KERHONKSON >> Abraham “Abe” Waruch, age 95, of Kerhonkson, N.Y., passed away Monday, Aug. 12, 2019, at Golden Hill Nursing Home in Kingston, N.Y.

He was born on Oct. 25, 1923, in the home of his parents, Efim and Domnekia Waruch in Cherrytown, N.Y.

He married Joan Dolores Andersen of Brooklyn, N.Y., in June 1946, and resided in Kerhonkson, N.Y., for 95 years.

Abe worked hard, along with his brother, Samuel “Sam,” on their dairy farm for over 60 years. His love of hunting was unquestionable, being an avid deer, bear and snowshoe rabbit hunter his entire life.

Abe was predeceased by his parents and eight siblings: brothers, Alex, John and Sam; sisters, Helen Coddington, Katie Vivian, Mary Stoeckler, Thelma Schoonmaker, and Vera Spada. Lastly by his wife, Joan, on March 16, 2016.

He is survived by his children, Claudia Masters of Suffern, N.Y., Mark Waruch and his wife Deborah of Olean, N.Y., Candace Waruch of McGrath, Ark., Kristen Atkins and husband Douglas of Novato, Calif., and Martin Waruch of El Dorado Hills, Calif.; seven grandchildren, Nikol (Aaron), Jeff, Jennifer (Brent), Danielle, Frances, Ethan, and Katherine; four greatgrandchildren: Lauren, Emma, Fisher, and Ruby; and 54 nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, at Humiston Funeral Home, 30 42nd St., Kerhonkson, N.Y. A celebration of his life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, at Humiston Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Cherrytown Cemetery, and a gathering of family and friends will be held afterward at the Rondout Valley Rod and Gun Club.

Contributions may be made in Abe’s name to the Kerhonkson-Accord First Aid Squad, P.O. Box 67, Kerhonkson, N.Y. 12446.

To send a personal condolence to Abe’s family, please visit humistonfuneralhome.com.